Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad (1988): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1988, Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad is a comedy film directed by Takahito Hara, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Anthology film. "What's Wrong with Eating?" Numayama Kazuki is always complaining about his wife's, Atsugi Shizuka, body shape. Because of that Shizuka tries her best to restrict her diet and please Kazuki. "It's So Far Away!" Karuma Sae is an office lady who works in the city center but lives with her family in a house far away from her work. Because she is always rushing to catch the last train, she can never enjoy a decent date with her boyfriend, Oishi Mamoru. Her father is also always interfering in her life, so she can't appreciate the city life and isn't happy. "Get Ready to Drive!" Masuko is a new taxi driver in Tokyo who is very stressed from dealing with the behavior of some passengers. One night he drives a very beautiful drunk hostess home. "What Is English?" Kosaka Shigeru, a businessman, was transferred to a Chicago branch factory. He tried hard to learn English, practicing day and night, but couldn't improve as much as he expected.

Who’s in it. Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad stars Haruko Sagara as Shizuka Atsugi (Episode 1), Tsuyoshi Ihara as Kazuki Numayama (Episode 1), Narumi Yasuda as Sae Karuma (Episode 2) and Yasuo Daichi as Masuko (Episode 3), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.